The experiments in this manual represent state-of-the-art techniques which should be within the budgetary constraints of a college physics or chemistry department. There are fourteen experiments divided into five modules. The modules are on X-ray fluorescence, charged particle detection, neutron activation analysis, X-ray attenuation, and accelerator experiments. Each module contains an introduction, a guide to the types of experiments contained, learning objectives, and a list of prerequisite skills. Each experiment contains objectives, an introduction, a list of equipment, data accumulation and analysis procedures, discussion of results, post-test questions, computer programs, optional work, and references. (Author/BB)